About Waterstones, Brussels

This is Brussels’ favourite English bookstore and also the first. Two floors of book on every category are present here. The fiction is on the first floor, everything else on the second. The ambience is attractive and lively. The staff is friendly.

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By Nicolas Botton

What can one say about this Waterstones after one has seen the biggest Waterstones in the universe (the one near Piccadilly in London, that is)? The catalogue is fine, the layout is what it's meant to be - clear and fitting to the brand. The lighting is good, the staff helpful, and the atmosphere overall is relaxed and adequate for long stays and in-depth browsing. This place's only real issue is that it's a Waterstones, part of a giant conglomeration of book stores that all contain the same editions, the same layouts, the same sections, etc. The truly avid reader, looking for specific books, will often find himself disappointed. Oh also, as with all Waterstones, it contains those awful editions of Thomas Pynchon's novels, with the "where's waldo" covers. Every time I see them I begin to feel a great sadness and a longing for a Brussels with better bookstores.

By Denver

Such a beautiful bookstore. Every time I walk in, I'm greeted with a warm smile and useful advice. They regularly hold events such as walks and discussions with authors, which creates a great community.

By Gerry O'Mahony

The regular Christmas visit to Waterstones to pick up a few books by virtue of having touched them rather than staring at an image on Amazon is an annual tradition to be looked forward to. Tge staff are always passionate about books and there ard often good offers on multiple purchases. Way to get into the Christmas spirit.

By Tünde Kiss

Books, puzzles and many exciting printed products are available here in English. Readers, researchers, teachers of English can find many thousands of documents to teach, learn or delight in some interesting topic.

By Emmanuelle Ide

I just love this store. It's like a piece of Britain in Brussels. Large variety of books, of genres... you'll find something for sure.